PCI Microlith - Model SOFC -Ultra-Compact Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems
PCI is developing a family of ultra-compact solid oxide fuel cell power generation systems. These systems utilize Microlith reformers to operate on logistics fuels and methane used today, biofuels of tomorrow and sustainable fuels of the near future. PCI’s systems utilize its advanced solid oxide fuel cell technology and are ideal for mobility applications as they are compact, lightweight and can start and be generating power in under an hour today, with an objective to start and be operating in minutes in the near future. PCI’s technology is readily scalable to small and large systems. This enables PCI to design solutions for a variety of industrial and government customers.
PCI is an experienced component fabricator and system integrator, designing, producing, and integrating components and subsystems such as:
- Microlith fuel reformers/fuel processors
- Sulfur clean-up modules
- Dedicated control boards with fuel cell stack, reformer, BOP, and User Interface integration
- Specified pumps and blowers (fuel, water, air, etc.)
- Power conditioning & electronics » Sensors
- Water recovery systems » Heat exchangers
- Steam generation systems
- Start-up & tail gas burners
PCI’s systems utilize an optimized system integration approach with efficient thermal management and robust controls, reducing their size and weight. The company is also developing their own advanced solid oxide fuel cells for implementation in SOFC power generation and SOEC hydrogen generation systems.
- Man-portable, mobile and stationary gensets
- Auxiliary power units (APUs) for air, sea, and ground vehicles
- Unmanned aerial system (UAS) power and propulsion systems
- Unmanned ground & surface vehicles (UGV/USV)
- Electric vehicle range extension
- Stationary, distributed power generation
- High efficiencies of 30% to over 65% (system and application dependent)
- Water Neutral – Able to use less water (lower steam/carbon ratio)
- High quality power
- Low parasitic balance of plant components
- High thermal integration
- Ultra-compact and light weight
- High quality & reliable reformate
- Integrated controls